Comparison of morning versus afternoon cecal intubation rates

BMC Gastroenterology

Table 3 Multivariate Analysis.

Variable	OR	95% Confidence Interval	p-value
AM	1.11	0.88 – 1.39	0.37
Male Gender	1.61	1.28 – 2.02	<0.001
Age	0.98	0.97 – 0.99	0.001
Fellow	1.12	0.76 – 1.79	0.49
Acceptable Bowel Prep	5.43	4.13 – 7.14	<0.001

Multivariate logistic regression of colonoscopy completion rates, indicating the odds ration (OR) of each factor on completion rates. "AM" indicates colonoscopies begun prior to 12 noon. "Age" indicates increasing patient age. "Fellow" indicates involvement of gastroenterology fellow. "Acceptable Prep" indicates bowel preparation quality designated excellent; good; or fair, adequate exam.

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